Living in the Cracks: A Look at Rural Social Enterprises in Britain and the Czech Republic

JOHANISOVÁ, Naděžda. Living in the Cracks: A Look at Rural Social Enterprises in Britain and the Czech Republic. Dublin: Feasta, 2005, 133 pp. ISBN 1 903998 52 2.

Basic information

• Original name: Living in the Cracks: A Look at Rural Social Enterprises in Britain and the Czech Republic
• Authors: JOHANISOVÁ, Naděžda.
• Edition: Dublin, 133 pp. 2005.
• Publisher: Feasta

Other information

• Type of outcome: Book on a specialized topic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Organization unit: Faculty of Social Studies
• ISBN: 1 903998 52 2
• Keywords in English: social enterprise - Britain - Czech Republic - interviews - rural - co-operation - sustainability - credit unions -

Abstract

A comparative study of rural social enterprises in Britain and the Czech Republic. Based on 71 face-to-face interviews conducted in Britain and the Czech Republic in 2001 - 2003. Looks at the structure of social enterprises in both countries, the motivation of their protagonists, the probems they face and conditions for social enterprise in both countries. Includes photos, diagrams, tables and short summaries of all the 71 projects including contact details.

Abstract (in Czech)

Srovnání venkovských projektů etického podnikání (social enterprise) v Británii a České republice. Shrnutí výsledků 71 rozhovorů, uskutečněných v Británii a ČR v letech 2001-3. Obsahuje pohled na fungování etických podniků v obou zemích, motivaci jejich protagonistů, problémy, kterým čelí a porovnání podmínek pro etické ekonomické přístupy v obou zemích. Zahrnuje fotodokuemntaci, schématické diagramy, tabulky a krátké abstakty všech 71 organizací včetně kontaktů na ně.

Abstract (in English)

comparative study of rural social enterprises in Britain and the Czech Republic. Based on 71 face-to-face interviews conducted in Britain and the Czech Republic in 2001 - 2003. Looks at the structure of social enterprises in both countries, the motivation of their protagonists, the probems they face and conditions for social enterprise in both countries. Includes photos, diagrams, tables and short summaries of all the 71 projects including contact details.